Electrical Engineer (Switching & Operation)

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare switching program for required tasks and alteration forms when applicable
• Submit the switching program and the alteration form to distribution control centar for

approval

• Perform the isolations / restorations required for circuits / equipment according to switching

program with the consent of control engineer

• Restore all Supply after completion.
• Reporting all types of system abnormalities.
• Fill up all required site forms for substation, transformers, switchgear and FP / MV panel.
• Feeder Pillar works like ......earth, broken parts, phase missing any sparks,
• Carry out the operations in the distribution system to isolate and restore required equipment

or circuit with the consent of control engineer

• Carry out the operations in the distribution system to shift Normal Open Points (NOP) to

respect set standards as advised by DCC

• Writes shutdown notice for affected customer’s outages when applicable.
• Keep records of data for reference, management information and analysis purposes.
• Maintain & Update Schematic Diagram as per site condition when applicable.
• Has a daily contact with the Distribution Control Center (DCC), to exchange information and

for work coordination

• Supervises all activities related to commissioning of new 11 KV substation in order to ensure

adherence to guidelines and procedures

• Supervises the commissioning of underground 11 KV cables, overhead lines and

switchgears to ensure optimal performance of equipment

• Supervises and provide inputs on technical issues such as change in transformer and feeder

pillars, management of Ring Main Unit (RMU), panels, Tx switches, etc.

• Coordinates with Contractors to ensure all operations and activities adhere to KAHRAMAA quality guidelines
• • Works in cooperation with KAHRAMAA Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement
• department on securing and maintaining the quality of works on site.
• • Carries out and ensures that all activities under his responsibility, within the Construction
• Section, are in line with KAHRAMAA health and safety regulations.
• People Management Responsibilites:
• • Defines and agree performance goals (KRA) at the start of the year in discussion with the
• Project Coordinator and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the year
• • Identifies the training and development requirements for self and agrees on them with the
• Project Coordinator to ensure that the required trainings are arranged and attended
• • Keeps abreast of professional developments,

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in a similar industry or in a similar role of which

minimum 3+ years of supervisory and switching & operation experience preferably in Power Distribution System.

• In line with International business etiquette and standards

• Good knowledge of the relevant KAHRAMAA specifications and International Standards in

Electrical Distribution works as well as relevant safety regulation applicable for Distribution

System.

Written and Spoken English is essential, Arabic is preferred

Job Type: Full-time